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Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety
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Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.
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Working smarter not harder: Four ways AI can support your business
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AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.
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Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion
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Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
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Social platforms key for brands to drive growth, says Circana
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Circana's new report reveals social e-commerce as a key driver in accelerating consumer purchases, emphasising the importance of data and personalised experiences for brands.
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StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams
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StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.
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Pattern launches 'Pattern Creators' to bolster Aussie brands
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Pattern launches 'Pattern Creators' to help Australian brands tap into new audiences via influencer-led marketing, enhancing brand equity with authentic content.
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Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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messenger
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Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.
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Gen Z dining habits: prioritising trust, deals, & takeaways
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.
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AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.
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SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.
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Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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uber
Endor Labs reveals major security flaws in CocoaPods, threatening apps like Instagram and Uber. Critical CVEs could impact Swift and Objective-C supply chains.
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Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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youtube
A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.
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OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.
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Salesforce enhances Service Cloud for unified customer care
Fri, 24th May 2024
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Salesforce enhances Service Cloud with new features to unify data across digital channels, providing a seamless, personalised customer experience through their Einstein 1 Platform.
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AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps
Wed, 15th May 2024
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strategy
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social media
Businesses in APAC are relying more on AI to handle social media, with 55% viewing it as essential amidst resource limitations, says a Meltwater report.
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Localsearch pioneers Australian SMB support with nationwide expansion
Wed, 1st May 2024
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youtube
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google
Localsearch, Australian digital innovation company, expands nationwide in response to a 28% rise in interstate demand from small businesses for its AI-powered marketing solutions.
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A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.
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Team5pm forms data-driven content group with acquisition
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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instagram
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film
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tiktok
Data-focused video agency team5pm acquires Lijm Amsterdam to form a content group, capable of meeting the advanced demands of future Chief Marketing Officers.
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Singapore leads global shift towards international online shopping
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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Over half the global consumers expect to increase their international online shopping by 2024, with a focus on flexible payment and shipping options, according to a report by Airwallex.
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Omnichannel customer journey gains momentum in Australia, study reveals
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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martech
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Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2024 reveals nearly half of Australia's online non-food sales interacted with physical touchpoints, highlighting the growing need for integrated omnichannel strategies.